Need help choosing between 2 calibers

[sgt_zim]

I am planning on heading to Africa for the first time for a plains game hunt, no dangerous game in the near future. I have experience shooting a 300 win mag in a very light rifle so the recoil of the the big 30s with a suppressor won't be an issue for me. Of course this is a great excuse to buy a new rifle, and I have narrowed my cartridge choices to 7mm PRC or 300 PRC. I ended up on those 2 choice for the modern case design and the ability to shoot long, heavy for caliber bullets. I am looking at mostly bonded or all copper bullets for their penetration. I am hoping to get some insight from everyone here on which one might be better for all of the plains game I might encounter up to Eland.

I'm afraid you've badly mis-spelled "9.3x62 Mauser," and not just once but twice, it would seem.

 

[Killo]

.300 H&H

 

[BeeMaa]

7RM, 30-06 or 300WM will cover any PG animal at any range that a PH will give the green light. Premium bullets like the Barnes TSX/TTSX, Swift A-Frame and Norma Oryx will do the dirty work nicely.

No reason to muddy the waters with a PRC as you will not be given permission to take game at the ranges that would exceed the ballistics of the cartridges mentioned above.

Plan B would be a 375H&H to cover you for any possible chance that an absolute tank of a Cape buffalo shows up and needs a place on your wall.

 

[shootist~]

Choices, choices. Both are designed (chamber wise) to run long heavy bullets and the heavy Barnes and other mono metal bullets work really well. As mentioned, getting the correct twist for those long/heavy Barnes is critical. Unfortunately, most manufacturers twist the 300 PRC with the same 1x10 as is standard for the WM.

 

[Jhsmith]

.300 H&H

No your talking!
That long tapered case feeds like a greased ice sickle

 

[Hogpatrol]

Choices, choices. Both are designed (chamber wise) to run long heavy bullets and the heavy Barnes and other mono metal bullets work really well. As mentioned, getting the correct twist for those long/heavy Barnes is critical. Unfortunately, most manufacturers twist the 300 PRC with the same 1x10 as is standard for the WM.

Weatherby 300PRCs are 1-10, RPRs are 1-9 twist as are most other factory 300 PRCs. Christensens are 1-8. IIRC, Howas are 1-8.5.

 

[mdwest]

I’ve been a lifelong fan of the 300 WM…

That said, I’ll likely never fire another shot from a 300 WM…

I’ve got a Christensen 300 PRC that slings 208gr Barnes LRX just over 3000fps, and maintains consistent .75MOA 5 shot groups…

Everything the WM does, the PRC does a little bit heavier and a little bit faster.. and my particular rifle does it very accurately…

To earlier points made, 5 years ago there may have been a challenge finding factory ammo or proper components for hand loading… today there’s plenty of factory options on the shelf in most stores.. and plenty of 190-220 weight projectiles available…and it’s readily available internationally as PRC has not only caught on with hunters, but is also a favorite among long range shooters (who it was originally developed for)…

 

[mdwest]

Unfortunately, most manufacturers twist the 300 PRC with the same 1x10 as is standard for the WM.

That may have been true in the early days of the cartridge… but isn’t true today..

Savage = 1:8
Remington = 1:8
Ruger = 1:9
Christensen = 1:8
Begara = 1:9
Fierce = 1:9
Gunwerks = 1:8

The only companies still going 1:10 that I’m aware of are Weatherby and Seekins…

 

[coreydb]

Stay with the 300 WM 180 gr. anything. If you're just hunting plains game, 30.06 is primo and the ammo is everywhere......why buy a caliber that isn't readily available?

 

[Zvikomborero Mudzamba]

I am planning on heading to Africa for the first time for a plains game hunt, no dangerous game in the near future. I have experience shooting a 300 win mag in a very light rifle so the recoil of the the big 30s with a suppressor won't be an issue for me. Of course this is a great excuse to buy a new rifle, and I have narrowed my cartridge choices to 7mm PRC or 300 PRC. I ended up on those 2 choice for the modern case design and the ability to shoot long, heavy for caliber bullets. I am looking at mostly bonded or all copper bullets for their penetration. I am hoping to get some insight from everyone here on which one might be better for all of the plains game I might encounter up to Eland.

I have clients come here to Zimbabwe with 7mm PRC/ 300PRC or 300 Win Mag to shoot plainsgame. Both rifles do great in the field. I think it all comes down to the grainage in the ammunition you are choosing that works best with the rifle. I like the 300 Win Mag best though.

 

[Fatback]

Far be it from me to suggest to anybody that a new rifle, in a new caliber, isn’t needed but your 300 Win mag with a well built, controlled expansion bullet will kill all PG, including Eland, without issue.

This coming from somebody who has a 7PRC and a 300PRC getting built as I type. I will be taking my Winchester M70, 300 Win Mag, shooting 200 grain Terminal Ascent ammo in August for PG.

Most importantly, whatever rifle/caliber combo you decide on, practice, practice then practice some more. Have fun planning your safari.